💨 Abstract

Jimmy Swaggart, a prominent televangelist known for his captivating Pentecostal preaching and massive following, died at 90. His ministry and audience significantly declined after prostitution scandals in the 1980s and 1990s. Swaggart, who grew up poor in Louisiana, started his ministry in the 1950s, gaining fame through radio, TV, and outspoken views.

Courtesy: WTOP Staff